"GRAMOLERE" BAROLO RISERVA D.O.C.G.
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- 100% Nebbiolo from the Gramolere cru near Monforte
d'Alba (south-eastern Barolo district)
- The high-elevation of Manzone's vineyard (1,500 feet)
and its extreme steepness foster naturally low-yielding vines which
produce wines that are approachable while young, yet remain amongst the
most concentrated and longest-lived of all Barolos
- Aged for a minimum of 3 years in 700-liter tonneaux
and only produced in excellent vintages
- Ruby red with deep garnet reflections; elegant
bouquet of dark fruit, cocoa, herbs, licorice and toasted oak
- Complex, refined and elegant
- Accompaniment: truffle dishes, game, braised beef and
aged cheeses
- Ratings by vintage:
- 1999: Parker 89; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia
Three Glasses; Wine Spectator 90; Tanzer 89
- 2000: Parker 91; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia
Three Glasses; Wine Spectator 93
- 2001: Parker 92; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia
Three Glasses; Wine Spectator 93
- 2004: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red
Glasses; Wine Spectator 93
- 2005: Parker 89; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three
Glasses
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"GRAMOLERE" BAROLO D.O.C.G.
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- 100% Nebbiolo from the Gramolere cru near Monforte
d'Alba (south-eastern Barolo district)
- The high-elevation of Manzone's vineyard (1,500 feet)
and its extreme steepness foster naturally low-yielding vines which
produce wines that are approachable while young, yet remain amongst the
most concentrated and longest-lived of all Barolos
- Aged in large wooden barrels for a minimum of 2 years
- Ruby red; elegant bouquet of cherries, raspberries, spices and balsamic tones
- Complex and elegant with well-integrated tannins
- Accompaniment: roasts, game and aged cheese
- Ratings by vintage:
- 2004: Parker 94; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses; Wine Spectator 92; Tanzer 91
- 2005: Parker 90; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses; Wine Spectator 92; Tanzer 90
- 2006: Parker 93; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses; Wine Spectator 93; Tanzer 90
- 2007: Parker 93+; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses; Wine Spectator 90
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"CASTELLETTO" BAROLO D.O.C.G.
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- 100% Nebbiolo from the Castelletto cru near Monforte d'Alba (south-eastern Barolo district)
- Aged in large wooden barrels for a minimum of 2 years
- Ruby red with garnet notes of medium intensity; complex bouquet with hints of dark red fruit, licorice and spices
- Warm and pleasant mouth feel, with good tannic balance and sapidity
- Accompaniment: Game, poultry and aged cheese
- Ratings by vintage:
- 2004: Parker 89
- 2005: Parker 93; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses; Wine Spectator 90; Tanzer 92
- 2006: Parker 91+; Tanzer 91
- 2007: Parker 92; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses; Wine Spectator 93
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"CRUTIN" LANGHE NEBBIOLO D.O.C
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- 100% Nebbiolo from the Castelletto and Gramolere crus near Monforte d'Alba (south-eastern Barolo district)
- Aged for 6 months in 700-liter tonneaux
- Lively ruby red; bouquet of roses, cherries and sweet herbs; Medium bodied with balanced tannins and freshness
- Accompaniment: meat dishes, rich sauces and cheese
- Ratings by vintage:
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"CILIEGIE" DOLCETTO D'ALBA D.O.C
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- 100% Dolcetto from the Castelletto cru near Monforte d'Alba (south-eastern Barolo district)
- Aged in stainless steel for 11 months
- Ruby red with violet tones; bouquet with hints of dark fruit, spices and menthol
- Accompaniment: perfect with appetizers and first courses, grilled white meats and young cheeses
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